Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 501712 del fabbricante Intellinet
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Introduction Network Attached Storage (NAS) addresse s the growing need for shared network storage in the home and small/medium si zed business environments.
2 System Requirement s For Accessing Files: Network adapter installed and functioning properly For configuration: For PC Users: Internet Explorer 5.5 and newer or la test Opera browser with Java support For Mac Users: Internet Explorer 5.
3 switch to the “PC” side. If after connecting the Ethernet c able from the unit to your network/system and the LAN link light does not tu rn on, move the switch to the alternate position. Note: T urn the NAS off then turn it back on to get an IP address from the network.
4 Description of LEDs NAS Quick S t art Inst allation In order to facilitate the use of the NAS, the product comes with default settings that most users can install without any modification. If the network manager needs to modify any of the settings, the NAS provides an in tuitive W eb-based user interface.
5 Plug the AC adapter into a surge protector . T urn on the power on the NAS. If the LAN link LED in the front of the NAS is not ON, please change the switch next to the LAN port of the NAS unit to the alternate position. Power off the NAS and turn it back on to get an IP address from the network.
6 Select a drive letter you wish to map your shared folder . Select Browse and locate the shared folder from under Entire Network. Click OK once your have located the shared folder . Select Reconnect at logon so you do not have to repeat this process in the future.
7 Enabling UPnP™ Note: UPnP™ is only available in Windows XP and Me. W e recommend that this is enabled for ease of configurati on, but it is not required. T o enable UPnP™, go to the Star t menu and select the Control Panel . Select Add/Remove Programs .
8 Select Next to continue. After all the component s are installed, click Finish . Y ou can access the configuration user interface by double clicking on My Netw ork Places on your desktop. Double click on the UPnP device to gain access to the configuration page.
9 Configuring the NAS There are several methods for accessing the configuration interface for the NAS. If you have UPnP enabled in your Windows Me or XP computer , you can access the configuration by double clicking the UPnP device name under My Network Places.
10 A window should appear asking for a username and password. Leave the User Name blank and enter ‘admin’ in the password field. Y ou will be taken to the system information screen. NAS Finder Included in the CD is a utility for locating the NAS on the network.
11 NAS Management User Interface User Interface S tructure From the user interface (UI), you can maintain and monitor all the functions of the NAS. This interface is accessible from any co mputer on the network with the appropriate browser . Only one user can log into the UI at a time.
12 DHCP Client The default factory setting is DHCP clie nt. There should be a DHCP server on the network. In most cases, this is the router or net work switch. The DHCP server will assign the NAS an IP address when it is turned on. This setting allows the NAS to be easily installed into any network environment.
13 In this example, the 255.255. 255.0 subnet mask tells us that the first three numbers of our IP address (192.168.1) are not changeabl e in this subnet. Had the subnet mask been 255.255.0.0, then we would be able to assign an IP of 192.168.x.x (where x is 0-254 and not being used by any other device on the network).
14 Firmware Up date Updates and functionality can be added via this function. Please check the web for the latest firmware if you are having any issues. In general, no update should be needed unless it is recommended by technical support. Note: Do not do a firmware update over a wireless connection or power the unit down during a firmware update.
15 Time Settings The NAS’ s built-in clock should be adjusted to the current local time. This will insure accurate time reporting in the logs and file records. Select your GMT ti me zone and then enter the date and time. Click on Apply to make the changes.
16 System Information Current firmware T ime since last restart Hard Drive information Current IP address Network link is up or down System Log Use the information provided here to help diagnose any network related issues. Navigate through the history with these buttons.
17 User Management The NAS provides a client/server environment for users to share files over the network. File sharing works by authorizing the users or groups to access shared folders by their username and password. When creating a new shared folder , user and groups from the current list must be assigned.
18 Highlight a user name and click on Remove or Modify to delete or change user information. Group s After creating the users, you can categorize the users into dif f erent group s to make assignment easier .
19 NAS Management Manage the main functions of the shared storage from this menu. HD Initialization Wizard The first time you use the NAS, you may have to initialize the hard disk. The wizard provides an easy way to initialize the hard disk. By enabling SMAR T , the NAS will report when the hard drive is about to fail.
20 Y ou can find your workgroup name by right clicking on My Computer and selecting Properties . Y ou must assign at least one user to this share folder .
21 USB HD Information Each of formatted partitions (F A T 32, EXT2 and EXT3) on the att ac hed USB storage driv e will be shown in the USB HD information page.
22 the new port number when trying to access the FTP server . See FTP Server chapter . Linux users need to create NFS Mappings in order to connect to the NAS. Enable the Network File System and click on Add to create the mapping. Enter the Remote UID, IP , netmask and the local mapping user .
23 Enter a share folder name Assign users by highlighting the user , selecting the file permission and clicking on the Å or Æ button. Click on Apply when complete. Highlight the share folder and click on Remove or Modify to delete or edit the shared folder properties.
24 FTP Server If you want to access files stored on your N AS from a remote location, the included FTP server is the easiest way . Here is a typical setup: Connection Diagram: Work PC<-->Internet< -->DSL/Modem<-->Router<-->NAS T o access files from the NAS from a remote location, a static IP and/or a DNS name is required.
25 Windows USB Printer Server S tandard USB 1.1 and 2.0 printers can easil y be shared between Windows users on the network with the built-in USB printer server . Note : Some or all functions of multi-function printers may not work depend ing on the driver support by the respective printer manufacturers.
26 UPnP™ Media Server Note: Y our networked media receiver must be using the UPnP media receiver st andard. Please check with the manufacturer of your networked media player . UPnP media receivers using the UPnP media receiver standard will be able to view and play media files located in the UpnPMedia shared folder when this feature is enabled.
27 Searching the Network for the NAS If you are not able to locate the NAS in the Network Neighborhood or My Network Places , you can try to search for it. Click Search under My Network Places . Enter the name of the NAS or the Fixed IP address if configured that way and click Search Now .
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Intellinet 501712 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Intellinet 501712 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Intellinet 501712 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Intellinet 501712 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Intellinet 501712, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Intellinet 501712.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Intellinet 501712. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Intellinet 501712 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
